Artwork

Le paravent rouge (avec Pégase)

Le paravent rouge (avec Pégase), by Odilon Redon, unspecified, 1888
Le paravent rouge (avec Pégase), by Odilon Redon, unspecified, 1888

Le paravent rouge (avec Pégase) is an unspecified painting by Odilon Redon. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Le paravent rouge (avec Pégase) is a triptych painting by Odilon Redon, created around 1888. The artwork is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a central panel with a figure of a woman in a white dress and blue head covering, alongside abstract shapes and marks. The identical left and right panels lack the figure, creating a sense of symmetry and mystery.

Technique & Style

Redon's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The abstract style and warm red and pink hues evoke a sense of movement and energy, while the shapes and marks add intrigue.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Odilon Redon

Artist

Odilon Redon

Born Bertrand-Jean Redon on 20 April 1840 in Bordeaux, the artist adopted the name Odilon from his mother, Marie-Odile.

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